The Stamparatus is key for being able to stamp the image multiple times. I inked up the stamp with Mango Melody and stamps. I followed up with applying Pumpkin Pie ink to certain areas with a Sponge Dauber and stamping. This selective coloring can be done multiple times.
For the Bokeh Dots background, which is one of Stampin' Up's distINKtive sets, it works well to use a brayer when inking up the images. I used a rubber brayer to apply the first coat of color. Again with the Stamparatus, I stamped again after sponging on some Blueberry Bushel ink. The layout is courtesy of Freshly Made Sketches #349.
I ended up putting together a second card with a watercolored background (which was actually my first background attempt).
This card is in honor of our old fancy goldfish, Nemo, who just passed away last night. I think he was nine. He leaves behind his grieving tank-mate, Dory. Here they both are, in happier times, back in 2012. He is predeceased by a sibling, Flipper.
Here's this week's challenge. Use a minimum of 3 colors and a neutral of your choice.
4 comments:
Beautiful card and great use of the colors! Condolences on the loss of Nemo. We have goldfish exactly like yours. Our two remaining ones are about 12 years old I think. One is blind in one eye but he can still sense where the food is :) . Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.
This is a wonderful wonderful card, and sorry about your little long-lived Nemo fishie. I loved the sentiment stamp you used but didn't see details about it. Which stamp is it?
I found it in your credits---thank you it is "All Good Things" stampset.
Beautiful and eye-catching card!
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